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Preschool Homeschool Curriculum: Letter J Lesson Plan

Letter J Preschool Activities

Objective: To learn about the letter J

Book(s): Josef’s Journal and the Letter J by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed

Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. J” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIsLprHOwZE)

Fine Motor Skills:

  • CCBS pages 288-293
  • BPW pages 120-123
  • Language Arts page 20
  • LLA pages 22-23
  • PALAW page 11
  • Uppercase page 12
  • Lowercase page 10

American Sign Language: Hold the pinky finger straight up. Rest the other fingers and thumb on the palm. Draw the letter J with the pinky. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-j-k-l/)

Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter J Book

Materials

  • Little Letter J Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/list-of-nursery-rhymes-and-songs-for-letter-j/)
  • Blank paper
  • Stapler

Directions

  1. Print the Little Letter J Book template onto the blank paper.
  2. Cut an even line across the center of the page.
  3. Fold the two sheets to make a book.
  4. Staple the book together.
  5. Read the Little Letter J Book.

Craft/Activity 2: Paper Plate Jelly Fish (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-j-crafts/)

Materials

  • Paper plate
  • Markers or paint
  • Glue
  • Yarn
  • Scissors
  • Google eyes

Directions

  1. Decorate the bottom of the paper plate with markers or paint.
  2. Cut the decorated plate in half.
  3. Cut the yarn into 12-inch pieces.
  4. Glue the two halves of the plate together with the yarn sandwiched between.
  5. Glue two google eyes on one side of the paper plate jelly fish.

Craft/Activity 3: Jewel Js

Materials

  • Letter J template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-j-template.pdf)
  • Blank paper
  • Jewel stickers

Directions

  1. Print the letter J template onto the blank paper.
  2. Decorate the Js with the jewel stickers.

Optional: Set the finished J craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.

Letter Review: BPW 124-127

References

Big Preschool Workbook (P). 2014. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0887431456
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills (Grade P). 2011. American Education Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60996-328-6
DK Workbooks: Language Arts, Pre-K. 2014. DK Publishing. 978-4654-1736-7
Let’s Learn the Alphabet (2+). 2011. Spectrum Early Years. ISBN 978-1-60996202-9
Lowercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2012. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-66-6
Pre-K Alphabet Learning Aid Workbook. 2014. Let’s Grow Smart. ASIN 1453076883
Uppercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2013. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-65-6

Image Credits

Letter J Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson

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